Local villages
25 places to visit locally, from the tiniest village to the most faraway hilltop town, not to mention towns like Manosque and Oraison. There’s something to suit everyone!
Sainte-Tulle
Sainte-Tulle
Nestled between the cultivated plains around the Durance river and the pine and oak hills, this ancient Gallo-Roman town boasts a rare heritage: a ...
Volx
Volx
The rugged landscape of hills, rocks and olive trees is typical of the Provencal region, with its winding lanes climbing up to the castle, where you ...
Montfuron
Montfuron
With its windmill built under Louis XIV, proudly standing on its hillock, this perched village offers a unique panorama. It also boasts a church with ...
Manosque
Manosque
Located on the right bank of the Durance River, Jean Giono's birthplace is a land of art and culture. Full of charm, this thousand-year-old city ...
Villeneuve
Villeneuve
Perched high above the olive groves of the Durance River, this village offers superb views of the Alps and the Plateau de Valensole. Its heritage is ...
Montagnac-Montpezat
Montagnac-Montpezat
Separated by 4km, the villages of Montagnac and Montpezat are distinguished by their distinct natural environments: the low gorges of the Verdon for ...
Oraison
Oraison
Nestled between the mountains of Lure and the Plateau de Valensole, this dynamic commune boasts a rich architectural, cultural and gastronomic ...
Brunet
Brunet
Situated on the left bank of the Asse river, at an altitude of 425 m, this perched village is built on the northern slope of the Valensole plateau. ...